Aaron Burr papers, 1755-1833.

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Aaron Burr papers, 1755-1833.

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The papers consist of nine items, mostly letters written by Aaron Burr (1756-1836), dating from 1755-1833. Burr's correspondence largely deals with business matters, particularly lawsuits he is involved in, his finances, and a railroad venture. It includes a letter written by Aaron Burr (1716-1757) referring to money for the College of New Jersey, a letter written by Joseph Shippen describing the college president's sudden marriage, and letters by Harman Blennerhassett, Burr's co-conspirator; George Hay, the man who prosecuted Burr for treason; and Matthew Livingston Davis, Burr's biographer. The papers also contain a cipher written or used by Aaron Burr (1756-1836) to encode messages during his western travels, and notes written by David A. Hayes on a portrait of Aaron Burr (1716-1757).

9 items.

New Jersey Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7661236

New Jersey Historical Society Library

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Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

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Aaron Burr Jr. (February 6, 1756 – September 14, 1836) was an American politician and lawyer. A Founding Father, he served as the third vice president of the United States during President Thomas Jefferson's first term from 1801 to 1805. His role in helping form the nation, however, would be overshadowed when he killed fellow Founding Father Alexander Hamilton in an 1804 duel. The duel led to the collapse of Burr's political career and tarnished his legacy in American history. Burr was born t...

Wescott, James D., 1775-1841.

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Olive, Nicolas.

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Van Schaack, Peter, 1747-1832

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Lawyer, non-supporter of the American Revolution, banished from the colonies in 1778, returned to the United States in 1785. From the description of Letter, 1795 February 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122487944 Peter van Schaack was a Loyalist during the American Revolution and moved to Britain during the war, returning to New York circa 1785. From the description of Peter van Schaack correspondence, 1786-1804. (Wisconsin Historical Society Archives). WorldCa...

Skinner, John S. (John Stuart), 1788-1851

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Ingham, Thomas,

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Hamilton, Alexander, 1775-1804.

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Hay, George, 1765-1830

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George Hay was U.S. District Attorney for Virginia, 1803-16. From the description of Record of judgment in the case of Scott vs. Selden and Selden : District of Virginia, 1810 Nov. 29. (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 82010478 ...

Hayes, David A.

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Burr, Aaron, 1716-1857.

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Princeton University

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The collection documents the physical expansion of the University from its earliest period through the acquisition of large tracts of land in the 20th century, including the properties around Carnegie Lake and numerous farms. Early records document transactions with such Princeton University notables as Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, John Witherspoon, Walter Minto, John and Richard Stockton, and John Maclean. For the most part, the papers consist of standard legal documents with detailed descriptions ...

Davis, Matthew L. (Matthew Livingston), 1773-1850

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Virgil David was president of the Lawrenceville Lyceum in Western Pennsylvania. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, D.C., to Virgil David, n.p., 1836 Dec. 24. (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 78717472 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, D.C., to Virgil David, n.p., 1836 Dec. 24. (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 55822816 Author, political correspondent, and associate and suppo...

Kennedy, J. C. G., Hon,

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Blennerhassett, Harman 1765-1831

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Lawyer, planter, and scholar. From the description of Harman Blennerhassett papers, 1755-1866. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979849 Harman Blennerhassett was an attorney born in County Cork, Ireland. He received his law degree from Trinity College in Dublin in 1790 and lived on the continent for several years afterward. In 1796, Blennerhassett married his niece, Margaret Agnew, daughter of Robert Agnew, the lieutenant-governor of the Isle of Man. Because of their marriage...

Shippen, Joseph, 1706-1793

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Joseph Shippen was a merchant. From the description of Waste book, 1749-1750. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122624413 Joseph Shippen (1706-1793) was a merchant. The Shippen family was one of the most prominent families in eighteenth and nineteenth century Philadelphia. Joseph Shippen was the third of seven children of Joseph Shippen and Abigail Grosse. His father was a founding member of Benjamin Franklin’s Junto, an a...

Arden, Francis.

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Cabell, William H., 1772-1853

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Governor of Virginia. From the description of William H. Cabell papers, 1808. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79452457 From the description of Letter : Richmond, to Thomas Jefferson, 1824 May 10. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 30793173 At the time of these appointments, Cabell was serving as governor of Virginia. From the description of Appointments as Justices of the Peace, 1806 May 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122498093 Ame...

Sergeant, Jonathan

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